Rhode Island § 5-6-6 - Electricians

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§ 5-6-6. Electricians

R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-6-6

§ 5-6-6. Rules — Conduct of examinations.

The division of professional regulation, with the assistance of the state board of examiners of electricians, may make necessary rules for the proper performance of their duties. The division shall hold examinations in Providence twice in each year and at other convenient places within the state at the discretion of the division. Public notice shall be given of all examinations. In the conduct of the examinations, the division shall make uniform requirements for all cities and towns, which may be revised from time to time, as circumstances require. Examinations shall be sufficiently frequent to give ample opportunity for all applicants to be thoroughly and carefully examined and may be written and/or in practical work, but no license shall be granted except by the division.

History of Section.
P.L. 1942, ch. 1234, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 5-6-6; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 51, § 1.

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Section 5-6-6 ("Electricians") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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